Last November hikers walk towards Lapu Besi and Machha Khola (those who didn’t take the wonderful, high trail to Lapsibot) would have noticed the road building going on. Where is it going you may wonder…. (Read More)

Look, a mule just eating some grass and another (and another behind it). There’s someone trekking, and sensibly they are just waiting with their back to the cliff. This is just after Jagat, on the… (Read More)

Here you go – a trek around Manaslu in 20 minutes without leaving your chair! Actually it can be -e-trekked fastest but clicking the rabbit button. Anyway, what is this…? Actually this is the route… (Read More)

“Manaslu” the Sanskrit/Southern name of the 8th highest Himalayan peak locally known as “Pungyen” towering west of the “Samagaon” valley, this trek “The Manaslu circuit” is not just a journey reaching the abode of a… (Read More)

Thanks to Scott Brennan for giving his feedback from his recent trek around Manaslu. He offers advice for those who are fit and ready to walk a little further than standard itineraries. His feedback below… (Read More)

NB: support Samdo’s Wifi / Community Internet Cafe! Drop in and use the service to help keep it active for locals. I’ve just walked from Lho down to Soti khola on the original riverside route…. (Read More)

Kathmandu Valley, the beating heart of Nepal, is full of irresistible sights, smells and sounds. At every turn, you can see historic temples and palaces, catch glimpses of the Himalayas, or enjoy the many festivals… (Read More)

Bimtang (or Bimthang) is a place of well earned rest after the long day of crossing the Larkya La. ‘tang’ means ‘flat place’ in Tibetan-origin languages, like ‘Langtang’ for instance. Bimtang has a huge meadow… (Read More)

Large first aid kit for trekking ~600g – group of 4 Yet another helpful item from Howard and Sue Dengate. Having trekked nine times in Nepal they are both very familiar with what is needed… (Read More)

The Manaslu Trek forms a section of the Great Himalaya Trail. In terms of access, accommodation and terrain it is perhaps the best section to choose to get on the Great Himalaya Trail. See below… (Read More)

Manaslu Trek and Tsum Valley trek notes are from Howard and Sue Dengate, long time Nepal trekkers. When not trekking they run the ‘mother of all food additive websites‘ which you should certainly take a… (Read More)